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Clark and crew were wonderful, fun, and knowledgeable. We had a really great time and learned a lot!

JULY 2026 DELUXE LDS CHURCH HISTORY & AMERICAN HERITAGE TOUR

Clark is the absolute best of the best if you’re thinking about this trip do it you will not regret it.  Thanks for the wonderful time see you on the next one

June 2026 Holy Land Tour (Dr. Anderson)

Hands down the best Tour guide! This trip over exceeded our expectations and we loved every minute of it. We felt 100% safe in all the countries. The food and lodging were great and the amount of knowledge that was given and the spiritual experiences are unforgettable! 


This was the spiritual trip of a lifetime and for me the second time in 21 years. Clark Anderson has prepared the perfect biblical settings for following much of both old and new testament locations. His knowledge of the scriptures enhances every place and devotional shared. Come prepared to share this experience with faithful, virtuous fellow travelers who will become family to you as each day brings you closer to them.. A truly unforgettable opportunity to know Christ a little better. 

Our 15 day Holyland/Jordan/Egypt trip exceeded ALL of our expectations.  The historical and spiritual education that we received was incredible.   The attention to detail (activities and accommodations and transportation) was great.   We would recommend this trip to everyone…

Gardiner Family Holy Land Tour Jan 2026

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March 11 — 21st , 2027(Extension options through April 5th to Petra &amp; Egypt) Director: Dr. Clark D. Anderson EdD Tour Includes:First-class, top quality Tour with experienced Tour Directors<ul><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">All airline travel mentioned in the program (which includes all 3 in country flights in Egypt but does NOT include the international flight). If you would like us to help you arrange your international flights to Tel Aviv which is a free service we provide and also includes Travel Insurance in the price of the airline ticket. We can add the international flight to your total amount due.</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Private, deluxe Air-Conditioned Motor Coach</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Hotel Accommodations</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Cold Bottled Water will be available for purchase on board bus</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Two Meals Daily (breakfast and lunch or dinner) as indicated in the detailed itinerary</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">All Admission and Entrance Fees to sites specified in the itinerary</li><li class="ui-30d40835-py-17 ui-30d40835-bg-gray-400 ui-30d40835-border-gray-400">Country Visas, Airport as well as other Departure Taxes</li></ul>

Israel, Egypt, Jordan, & Rome

&nbsp;&nbsp;Today we make our way to Tel Aviv. When we arrive we will go directly to the Mount of Olives for a view of ‘the Golden City’. We overnight in Jerusalem.

Fly to Tel Aviv

Day 1-2

This morning we enjoy Church Services at the remarkable BYU Jerusalem Center for Near Eastern Studies. The view of Jerusalem during our Service is inspiring. On our way to lunch we will wander down the Mt. of Olives and pass thousands of Jewish graves, including those of the Biblical Prophets; Haggai, Zechariah, &amp; Malachi. We make a brief stop at the ‘Teardrop Church’ and then enjoy lunch in a unique local place near the Old City. We will then visit St. Anne’s which is the ancient site for the Pool of Bethesda. As we make our way back to the hotel we will be introduced to the shopkeeper that makes LDS scripture covers, necklaces, etc. and after dinner those interested can peruse olive wood carvings from the shopkeepers who have been making LDS Olive Wood pieces for over 40 years. We enjoy a relaxed evening and overnight in Jerusalem.&nbsp;

JERUSALEM CENTER / MT OF OLIVES (BETHESDA) 

Day 3

Our morning begins with a visit to the place where Jews believe is the Center of the Universe and where the Spirit of the Lord resides with a visit to the Tunnels at the Western Wall and the Temple Mount. We view the Dome of the Rock, the Wailing Wall, etc. and discuss the past, present and future of that significant site for all three major religions: Jews, Muslims, &amp; Christians. Next we will visit the unique historical museums in Jerusalem. The Israeli Museum displays the Dead Sea Scrolls and also features the very impressive miniature model of the city of Jerusalem in Christ’s day; The Model City. Time permitting we will enjoy the sights and sounds of Jerusalem by walking on the Old City Walls of Jerusalem on the Rampart. Next we will cross through ‘The Wall’ (20’ cement wall that separates Israel and Palestinian controlled land) and visit the traditional birthplace of the Savior in Bethlehem (Church of the Nativity). We conclude our day by visiting a local Shepherds’ Field near Bethlehem where we will review the account of the humble beginnings of the Saviors Life. In this setting we will review the Saviors Birth as well as consider Jesus as the ‘Good Shepherd’. &nbsp;We again overnight in Jerusalem.&nbsp;

BEGINNINGS: BETHLEHEM / (TEMPLE MOUNT / MUSEUMS / RAMPART) 

Day 4

Today we consider Jesus and Mary during their teenage years as we visit Nazareth and the surrounding areas. We will drive up north and our first stop features the beautiful Mediterranean Sea and represents the spot where the first Gentile convert joined the Church and the Gospel spread to the world. Paul was imprisoned for 2 years here and also departed for his 4 historic missionary journeys. We will view the ancient theater and aqueducts before making our way north to Mount Carmel. On Mt. Carmel is a great view of the Jezreel Valley (Valley of Armageddon). From this vantage point we will discuss Armageddon, the 2nd Coming and the future of this Holy Land as well as reenact the remarkable story of Elijah and the Priests of Baal. Following lunch, near Carmel, we travel to Nazareth and from Mount Precipice we will have an amazing view of Nazareth, Mt Tabor and the surrounding area. We then drive around the Sea of Galilee to our Hotel. Checking into our Hotel this evening is a joy. Every room is only steps away from the shore of the Sea of Galilee. This evening you can enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening strolling on the Sea shores, or taking a dip in the Sea, etc.

JESUS/MARY AS A TEENAGERS: NAZARETH (CAESAREA) / MT CARMEL / TABOR

Day 5

Today we spend our day seeing the sights and sounds surrounding the Sea of Galilee. We begin with a visit to a beautiful overlook of the Sea of Galilee on Mount Arbel. Next we visit the Mount of Beatitudes where the Sermon on the Mount was delivered. Lunch is a unique experience where those interested can enjoy St. Peter’s Fish. Next we visit Peter’s Primacy where we will discuss John 21. This afternoon we will visit Magdala (birthplace of Mary Magdalene) followed by Yardenit at the Jordan River (Jesus’ traditional baptismal site). Tonight we enjoy a quiet, relaxing evening strolling on the Sea shores, or taking a dip in the Sea, etc.

BEATITUDES / PETER’S PRIMACY / MAGDALA / YARDENIT 

Day 6

Today we explore more of the Galilee area where Jesus spent the majority of His ministry as well as some other significant scriptural sites. Our first adventure of the day is boarding a small fishing boat and crossing the Sea of Galilee to Capernaum. On our way we cut the engines &amp; have a short discussion. On shore we’ll visit Capernaum. Next we will drive to the very north border of Israel where we will look over into Lebanon and Syria. We will enjoy a short nature hike to view the ancient city and alter at Tel Dan. Our next stop is at Banias, the ancient site of Caesarea Philippi, where Peter was promised to receive the Keys of the Kingdom and is declares as ‘the Rock’. As we bus our way home we will travel on the Golan Heights where we can look over into Syria. We again overnight at our hotel by the Sea.&nbsp;

JESUS’ MINISTRY: SEA OF GALILEE / CAPERNAUM / CAESAREA PHILIPPI / DAN 

Day 7

Today we visit and consider the events leading up to the death of the Savior and the final days of His mortal ministry. As we make our way back to Jerusalem we pass through the Green Line and parts of the West Bank and will take this opportunity to discuss the current political situation, borders, and history. As we pass Bet She’an we will consider the ‘Fall of Saul’. We drive by Jericho and then make a stop at the Jordan River (Children of Israel River Crossing and Jesus’ baptismal site). Following lunch we will enjoy a quick visit to Qumran (discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls) and also have the unique experience of taking a float in the Dead Sea. You cannot sink! From here we make our way up to Jerusalem. We will visit Bethany and Lazarus’ Tomb and conclude our day with a unique walk through the flowing waters in Hezekiah’s Tunnel. We overnight in Jerusalem.

JESUS’ FINAL DAYS: BETHANY (LAZARU’S TOMB / DEAD SEA)

Day 8

Today is one of our most significant as we venture through the wonders of the ‘Eternal City’ and retrace the events and sites of the final moments of the Saviors Life! We begin in the Upper Room where the Savior held the Last Supper. From here we trace His steps to the Garden of Gethsemane (Church of all Nations). We next visit Caiaphas’ Palace (St. Peter of Gallicantu) where Jesus went before the Sanhedrin and where Peter allegedly denied Christ thrice. Following lunch we enjoy a stop at the Antonio Fortress (Jesus before Pilate) and from here we will follow the Via Dolorosa (or Path of Suffering), the path Jesus carried His cross to Golgotha. Next we will reflect on the burial &amp; resurrection of the Savior as we visit the two possible sites for Golgotha &amp; Calvary. First we visit the Church of the Holy Sepulcher [believed site for many Christians] and then the Garden Tomb [where others feel is the true site]. We will discuss the crucifixion and resurrection of the Savior and the majesty of the final moments of His mortal ministry! This evening those interested will view how the orthodox Jews bring in the Sabbath at the Western Wall. We overnight in Jerusalem.

JESUS’ FINAL HOURS: (THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST!)

Day 9

Today we conclude our tour with one final visit to the Mount of Olives. From the Mt of Olives Jesus officially concluded His mortal ministry on that continent (Acts 1) and fittingly we will in similar fashion conclude our visits here as well. Following our Mt of Olives visit we will depart Jerusalem and go “down by the borders near the shore of the Red Sea” (1 Nephi 2:5) just as Lehi and his family. As we do so we will be traveling on the road from “Jerusalem to Jericho” and will reflect on a certain parable (Luke 10). On the way we pass Qumran (discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls) and stop for a picture of the natural spring and waterfall at Ein-Gedi (where David hid from King Saul) and where we most always see ibex. We visit the majestic Masada and gondola to the top and reflect on its remarkable story. From here the group will divide; those continuing on will head southward and cross the border into Jordan (see below). Those returning home will make their way to the airport in Tel Aviv and begin their journey home. &nbsp;&nbsp;

MT OF OLIVES / BofM BEGINNING: LEHI TREK / MASADA 

Day 10

Today we explore Petra, one of the newly voted “7 Wonders of the World.” We will walk down the narrow canyon to the breathtaking view of the Treasury, Petra’s most famous landmark. You will have time to visit this fascinating city carved from the cliffs of the canyon and experience some of the best ruins found anywhere in the world. Petra was once a great commercial empire with a long history, it is best known today as the lost city in the Indiana Jones Movie, The Last Crusade.&nbsp;Following our Petra visit we will enjoy lunch together and then the group will split again (see below).&nbsp;*Those not participating in the Egypt Option will take a shuttle up to the airport in Amman, Jordan and begin their journey home!Those continuing on to the Egypt portion of the tour will cross 2 borders and make their way down to St. Catherine’s in Egypt. We will orient ourselves to our current surroundings (Red Sea) and review the account of the Exodus as we bus our way through the Sinai to our Hotel (Morganland Village) which is near the base of “Mt. Moses”. We will enjoy a relaxing evening reviewing the scriptural account of Moses and the Children of Israel in preparation for our climb up the ancient temple….Mt Sinai.

PETRA, JORDAN – ONE OF THE 7 WONDER OF THE WORLD / SINAI

Day 11

We arise very early and enjoy a moonlight hike up Mount Sinai (Camels are available for those interested in the adventure). On top we will enjoy the sunrise and a very special meeting before making our descent. Once off the mountain we will bus our way to one of the very best locations for snorkeling and deep sea diving in the world…Sharm El Sheikh (Ras Mohammed). Arriving at this luxurious resort is a very welcomed experience following our early morning hike. We will enjoy all the amenities and comfort of this 5-star resort for the next day and a half. There will time for deep sea diving, snorkeling, swimming, reading, spa treatments, relaxing, etc. We overnight in Sharm.&nbsp;

EGYPT: SINAI / CLIMBING MT. SINAI / RED SEA (SHARM)

Day 12

Today we are free to enjoy the Red Sea and all of the amenities of our 5-star resort. Those who desire can enjoy some of the world’s best snorkeling &amp; deep sea diving and those who are not interested in getting in the water can relax at the resort hotel which has several beautiful pools, a lazy river, spa options, para-sailing, submarine, other boat adventures, etc. There are other options available outside the resort such as 4 wheeling in the Sinai desert, golfing, visiting downtown Sharm (Naama Bay) for some local shopping and night life, or one can enjoy retiring early and other various options at the resort. We once again overnight in Sharm.

RED SEA SNORKELING & DISCOVERY

Day 13

This morning we will make our way to Luxor! Luxor is known as the world’s greatest open air museum as 30% of the world’s ancient monuments reside in Luxor. It also represents 70% of all the monuments in Egypt. Today we will take some time to prepare for our temple visits by reviewing the ancient beliefs and rituals of the Egyptians and comparing them to our modern Temple worship. When we arrive in Luxor we will check into our wonderful hotel, enjoy dinner and an incredible evening visit to the impressive Luxor Temple. We overnight in Luxor.&nbsp;

SHARM TO LUXOR, EGYPT: LUXOR TEMPLE

Day 14

This morning those interested will be able to view the wonders of Luxor from a hot air balloon. Following breakfast we will explore the sites on the West Bank with a visit to one of the most intriguing spots in the world; the “Valley of the Kings” (burial spot for the Egyptian Pharaohs &amp; Queens). You will marvel at the similarities in Egyptian beliefs and rituals and that of the Restored Church of Jesus Christ! We will next take pictures of the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Collosi of Memnon &amp; Nobels as well as Pit Tomb #33 where the Book of Abraham in the Pearl of Great Price was discovered. We will explore the Hathor Temple (Temple of Ramses III) and then conclude our visit of the West Bank with a short visit to an alabaster factory. (Alabaster is mined near Luxor and we will visit a factory that specializes in hand carved items). Following lunch we will enjoy a horse and buggy ride through the local streets and markets before taking a rest at our hotel. These structures are amazing and must be seen to be believed. We again overnight in Luxor.

LUXOR: WEST BANK / VALLEY OF KINGS / KARNAK TEMPLE +

Day 15

Today we will explore the sites on the East Bank of the river Nile. Our first site is one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World and is also one of the largest temple structures in the world; the Karnak Temple. You will truly be amazed at this 64 acre temple. Following lunch we will check out of our hotel and make our way to the airport where we will take a short flight from Luxor to Cairo. We will enjoy dinner and overnight in Cairo.&nbsp;

LUXOR: EAST BANK / KARNAK TEMPLE / HORSE & BUGGY RIDE

Day 16

Today we enjoy a full day touring the sites in Cairo! We begin with the splendor of the famous Pyramids &amp; Sphinx. Those interested can go inside the Pyramid as well as take a camel ride (these have a small extra cost). From here we will make a visit to the Egyptian Museum and explore all the unique items there (including a Rosetta Stone replica and the opportunity to view real ancient mummies as well as the myriad of King Tut items). Time permitting we will visit a local mosque as Cairo is known as “the city of 1,000 mosques.” This evening we will enjoy our ‘last supper’ together with a short program followed by a short rest in our hotel rooms before making our way to the airport to begin our journey home.

7 WONDER OF THE WORLD:  (PYRAMIDS & SPHINX) 

Day 17

Those participating in the Rome option will fly to Rome! We arrive early in the morning and make our way to our hotel to drop off our luggage. Next we will visit the area of the San Giovanni Cathedral, the Sacred Steps, one of ht 7 Wonders of the World; The Colosseum, and the Forum. We will also continue to enjoy some of the amazing sites in this historic city; the Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piaza Navona, etc. We will explore all we can and again take in some Italian Ice Cream (Gelato) and delicious Italian food. We overnight in Rome.

FLY to ROME: COLOSSEUM / SAN GIOVANNI / FORUM / TREVI

Day 18

Today we will visit to one of the more fascinating places in the world; the historical Vatican City. We will marvel at Michelangelo’s famous Sistine Chapel and be in wonder at St. Peters Basilica. &nbsp;This evening those interested will visit the newly dedicated Rome Temple. We again overnight in Rome.

ROME: VATICAN / SISTINE CHAPEL / ROME TEMPLE 

Day 19

Those wanting to do some work IN the Rome Temple will do so first thing in the morning before making their way to the airport and fly home to be reunited with our loved ones!

FLY HOME! (Rome Temple)

Day 20

Early reservations are strongly recommended, and a Deposit of $500 per person is required at the time of booking, with the remaining balance due 60 days prior to departure. Applications received after this date should include full payment. Any payments made after this date should also include also include full payment. Any payments made 30 days prior to departure must be in the form of a money order. Checks should be made payable to Anderson Tours. All cancellation penalties are the responsibility of the participant.

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March 2027 Holy Land Tour

This option is for an upgrade to single room for the Israel tour.&nbsp;

Israel-only Single Supplement

Price is per person based on a double room.This is for only the Israel portion of the tour.&nbsp;

Israel

This option is for an upgrade to single room for the Israel tour + Petra extension.&nbsp;

Israel + Petra Single Supplement

Price is per person based on a double room.This package includes the Israel tour + the extension to Petra in Jordan through March 31st.&nbsp;

Israel + Petra

This option is for an upgrade to single room for the Israel tour + Petra &amp; Egypt extension.&nbsp;

Israel, Petra & Egypt Single Supplement

Price is per person based on a double room.This package includes the Israel tour + the extension to Petra, and Egypt through April 6th.

Full Tour - Israel, Petra, and Egypt

This option is for an upgrade to single room for the Israel tour + Petra, Egypt, Rome extension.&nbsp;

Israel, Petra, Egypt, Rome - Single

Price is per person based on a double room.This package includes the Israel tour + the extension through April 8th to Petra, Egypt, and Rome through April 8th.

Full Tour + Rome Extension

Tips are a way of life in the Middle East and you will be asked at every turn for a tip. Tips are expected not only for luggage porters and dining staff at hotels but also the reception staff, housekeeping, bus drivers, local guides, hosts, guards, and any and everyone who serves our group throughout the Tour. Daily gratuities add up to $25 per day or $250 for the entire 10 day Tour. We have chosen to make this separate so people understand they have pre-paid tips and also how significant it is.

Tips & Gratuities for Israel Only

Tips are a way of life in the Middle East and you will be asked at every turn for a tip. Tips are expected not only for luggage porters and dining staff at hotels but also the reception staff, housekeeping, bus drivers, local guides, hosts, guards, and any and everyone who serves our group throughout the Tour. Daily gratuities add up to $25 per day or $300 for the entire 12 day Tour ($250 for Israel, an additional $50 for Jordan). We have chosen to make this separate so people understand they have pre-paid tips and also how significant it is.

Tips & Gratuities for Israel & Jordan

Tips are a way of life in the Middle East and you will be asked at every turn for a tip. Tips are expected not only for luggage porters and dining staff at hotels but also the reception staff, housekeeping, bus drivers, local guides, hosts, guards, and any and everyone who serves our group throughout the Tour. Daily gratuities add up to $25 per day or $475 for the entire 17 day Tour ($250 for Israel, an additional $50 for Jordan, and $175 for the Egypt portion). We have chosen to make this separate so people understand they have pre-paid tips and also how significant it is.

Tips & Gratuities for Full Tour

<h3>Book of Mormon Land Tour Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, and Mexico Mesoamerica 2027</h3>(11 days / 10 nights) May 7 – 17th, 2026 Price: $3,983 per person Directors: Dr. Clark Anderson &amp; Jeffrey Burrows

Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, and Mexico Mesoamerica

After flying and overnighting in Guatemala City we will spend the morning enjoying a visit and do some family history work at the Guatemala City Temple. In the afternoon we will visit the Guatemala Relief Map which is a large outdoor relief map of the country to gain a better understanding of the rugged, mountainous topology of the area (Alma 22:27), another reason for which armies and exploration parties were easily lost in the wilderness (Mosiah 23:30, 21:25). This evening we transfer to the ancient archaeological site of Kaminaljuyu which is a proposed candidate for the City of Nephi. At this site we find over 200 temple mounds (2 Nephi 5:16), evidence of several kin groups or lineages (Jacob 1:3), and literacy among the elite (Mosiah 1:2-4). We will visit an ancient temple site and take a few moments to read about the reasons for temple rites ancient and modern (2 Nephi 5:16, Malachi 3:1, 4:5-6, D&amp;C 128:11-13, 24 D&amp;C 138:46-49), outline the evolution of these “sacred man-made mountains”, and discuss their modern-day impact on our ability to live “after the manner of happiness” (2 Nephi 5:27). We return to our hotel for dinner and again overnight in Guatemala City.&nbsp;

FLY / GUATEMALA CITY TEMPLE / KAMINALJUYU (CITY OF NEPHI)

Day 1 & Day 2

After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and transfer to San Lucas Sacatepequez to attend sacrament meeting and enjoy the music and spoken word of the meeting in the beautiful Spanish language. We will also discuss faith, true conversion and its crucial role in our lives especially as it relates to trials and difficulties. This afternoon we will transfer over the continental divide further into the western highlands with its vistas of terraced hillsides and colorfully dressed indigenous women to Godinez which is a small community in Solola. Time permitting we will visit the Safe Homes for Children Orphanage and interact with the children. Next we will drive to Panajachel and check into our hotel for the night.

LDS CHURCH / PANAJACHEL / RELIEF MAP

&nbsp;&nbsp;Today we drive into the highlands past precarious mountainside farms that seem to defy gravity as they cling to steep slopes. We also drive past the waterfall that Freiberg used in his painting of Alma baptizing at the Waters of Mormon. Our travels will take us to breathtaking Lake Atitlan, considered by some to be the most beautiful lake in the world and believed by many to be the Waters of Mormon. This lake is fed by springs of pure water (Mosiah 23:4), is very beautiful (Mosiah 18:30), and has a submerged ruin today called Samabaj in the area of Santiago Atitlan – that dates to the same time period as the City of Jerusalem that was covered by water during the destruction that accompanied Christ’s visit to the Americas (3 Ne 9:7). Today we will review the touching account of Jesus personal ministry to the Nephites in the Americas! We will also take a boat ride on the lake, stop for a few moments in a beautiful and peaceful setting, and contemplate “how beautiful are they [the waters and forests of Mormon] to the eyes of them who there came to a knowledge of their Redeemer” (Mosiah 18:30). Afterward we will visit the San Buenaventura nature reserve to feed the spider monkeys and hike its trails and suspension bridges. For the adventurous members of the group we will join a zip line tour (optional) that zigzags across the ravine for some of the most exhilarating and breathtaking vistas you can imagine of the lake below. Afterward we will return to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

LAKE ATITLAN (WATERS OF MORMON)

After breakfast and check-out we will transfer back across the country to Jalapa, in eastern Guatemala. On our way we will stop briefly aprox. 20 km northeast of the capital at El Chayal (“obsidian” in the Kakchikel Maya language), the most important obsidian mine in the Mayan world. Over many years, vast quantities of black obsidian were mined at El Chayal and later chiseled and formed into arrow and spear points, axe and knife blades, and related cutting devices and tools. We will discuss what it looks like to be an “instrument in the hands of God” (Alma 17:9). A Book of Mormon scholar has proposed that El Chayal is Onidah, the place of arms mentioned as a gathering place for the Lamanite armies (Alma 47:5). Afterward we will continue our journey to Copan crossing the Honduran border before checking into our hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

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